Chapter II · An Old Story

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Late as it was, he found Grenfell at breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Late as it was, he found Grenfell at breakfast.

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

plural of “bankruptcy” — a state of complete lack of some abstract property

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Late as it was, he found Grenfell at breakfast.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

plural of “divorce” — the legal dissolution of a marriage

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

plural of “export” — commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

the organ of sight

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

set up or found

From this reading Late as it was, he found Grenfell at breakfast.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

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From this reading Late as it was, he found Grenfell at breakfast.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Late as it was, he found Grenfell at breakfast.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Grenfell had a very national taste for this sort of reading.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

not any; not one

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

above and across; more than

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Grenfell had a very national taste for this sort of reading.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Grenfell had a very national taste for this sort of reading.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

coming after or following

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Grenfell had a very national taste for this sort of reading.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

the words of something written

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Grenfell had a very national taste for this sort of reading.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

precisely as stated

From this reading Grenfell had a very national taste for this sort of reading.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

shedding tears

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

at the time that

From this reading It was late in the day when Vyner awoke, and got up.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Seated under an awning on the deck, before a table spread with every luxury, that much-to-be-pitied individual was, if not watering his bread with tears, sipping his chocolate with chagrin.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “He had no newspaper!”--no broad sheet of gossip, with debates, divorces, bankruptcies, and defalcations--no moral lessons administered to foreign Kings and Kaisers, to show them how the Press of England had its eye on them, and would not fail to expose their short-comings to that great nation, which in the succeeding leader was the text for a grand pæan over increased revenue and augmented exports.